About

Lukie holds a D.Sc in Sociology. He co-managed a major potato farming operation in South Africa during the 1980s and 90s, supplying giants like McCain Foods and Frito-Lay with processing potatoes. In 1996, he moved to Canada, founding a consulting firm that led him to work on international potato projects across North America, Europe, and South America. Lukie also contributed as a writer and editorial advisor for numerous print and online potato publications. A pioneer in digital potato news, he launched the first online potato news portal in 1996 and most recently established Potato News Today in 2014, continuing his dedication to the international potato industry's growth and innovation - www.potatonewstoday.com